I’ve seen metallic looking wreaths popping up here and there in my radar lately, Target, Michael’s, the PB catalog, I love the look. It is different than anything I’ve seen before and I wanted to try and recreate it. I love how it updated my tired wreath!
I took a huge wreath I had gotten from freecycle last winter. I loved the size!
And while glitter, pine cones, berries, and fake snow can be good things (like all else, in moderation)…
this wreath looked like someone had smeared glittery, globby toothpaste all over and it was a HOT MESS.
I took the wreath, hung it in the garage, opened the windows, and let the spray paint FLY!
Did I not learn from this experience? Or from when I spray painted my feet? Why didn’t I move the weed wacker! Yikes! That could have been bad…
I used Krylon metallic spray paint in Nickel, $3 at Walmart, only one coat on both sides.
Eeee! I love the frosted look of the wreath! But it still needs something…
To add interest and texture, I took some pinecones Lily had picked up from our yard,
nestled them into the wreath here and there,
as well as some clustered ornaments I made with some mini ornaments from the dollar spot,
and a bow made from burlap scraps from my stash.
Now, this wreath looks fresh and frosty, nothing like the original!
I love it!
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LOVE IT!!!! I looks amazing!!! I also love your photos…great job!Bonnie :)
Love it – great job!!Sarah at Classroomchic
I love it! Wish I had one.
Great idea! I think I might have to try this with a couple of my tired old wreaths.
This is so funny. I sprayed painted two small trees and a wreath this past weekend silver. My husband thought I was crazy and did not think it would work. But they turned out great! I plan on doing a post on it soon.
It looks great… I am all about the budget-friendly wreaths, especially since they usually only survive for a year or two if the weather gets crazy.Carolantiquetexan.blogspot.com
This is exactly what I have been thinking about doing. I've seen painted Christmas trees before and after seeing your results I think it's time for me to pull out the spray paint. Thanks.
GREAT JOB! Your wreath looks wonderful. It's taken on a soft, chabby chic-type look. Very custom and a very good idea. Thank you for sharing on the Boardwalk Bragfest. It's a marvelous "bragable".
Great refashion!! It looks much better now.
Oh, it looks so much better! I love your frosty changes. ;)
Your wreath looks great. You added just the right touches.
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Very pretty. I am glad I stopped by.
Very elegant! Lily is one of my favorite names for a girl! She's a doll! You have a terrific blog!Happy Holidays!
great wreath, love the little baubles, I don't think I've seen any like it.
I love your wreath, I am always looking for something different.
I love this, Anne! It's beautiful!
The wreath looks great! I did the same thing a few years ago, but with an entire Christmas tree! :) You can read about it here:http://christmasnotebook.com/2008/11/30/thanks-hgtv/The tree still looks great. We have 22 decorated trees, and this silver and blue themed tree is one of the two trees guests like the most. Love thrifting, whether it's buying at a thrift store or making over something we already have!! ~~Rhonda :)